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SA1 08307

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SA1 08307 has a large over-65 community and an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has many people living alone and household incomes a little below the norm.

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SA1 08307 has a population of 332 — below average. 27.7% of people in SA1 08307 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (28%). The median age in SA1 08307 is 49 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

14.5% of residents in SA1 08307 were born overseas — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 76%, ahead of England (4%).

1.8% of residents in SA1 08307 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 08307 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.5% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 90%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

47.6% of people in SA1 08307 report no religion — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 48%, ahead of Christianity (36%).

32.4% of adults in SA1 08307 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 57.4% of people in SA1 08307 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 58.9% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 57%, ahead of Year 10 (21%).

Households in SA1 08307 earn a median $1,341 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 08307 earn a median $1,666 a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 31%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (22%). The median personal income in SA1 08307 is $679 a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).

29.8% of residents in SA1 08307 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 9.9% of people in SA1 08307 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 11%, ahead of Other condition (11%). 4.2% of residents in SA1 08307 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

20.6% of people in SA1 08307 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 32.7% of people in SA1 08307 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%). 5.2% of people in SA1 08307 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 08307 average 2.3 people — below average. In SA1 08307, 36.4% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 51%, ahead of Couples without children (29%). One-parent families make up 17.7% of families in SA1 08307, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 08307 is $380 — around the middle of the range (below the New South Wales average of $420 but above the national $375). Homes in SA1 08307 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 47%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (27%). 46.9% of homes in SA1 08307 are owned outright, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).

2.1% of households in SA1 08307 have no car — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 08307 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 58%, ahead of Worked at home (14%). 13.7% of workers in SA1 08307 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

41.8% of people in SA1 08307 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 08307's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 08307 stands at 7.5% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 08307 is 54.0%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 24%, ahead of Retail trade (12%). 54.0% of workers in SA1 08307 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 08307, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 08307, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range. In SA1 08307, economic resources (ier decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range.

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